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Friday, August 15, 2008

Moms cooks the best food. Maa ki Dal recipe on Jugalbandi reminded me of tasty Dal Makhani my mom used to make. I was excited to try this spicy Dal Makhani For Zu's Tried and Tasted Event. Combination of 2 lentils and 1 beans makes this Daal very rich and perfect match with parathas.

Ingredients 1 cup Kidney beans Soaked Over night1/4 cup whole Mung Lentil Soaked over night1/4 cup Chana Lentil soaked for an hour.2 Ripe Medium size Tomatoes1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste2-3 Whole Spices Cloves ,Cardamon and cinnamon Sticks1/2 teaspoon turmeric3/4 teaspoon Chilly powder1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon Sea Salt2 tablespoon Olive oil 1 teaspoon of Butter1 tablespoon lemon juice,freshly squeezedTo make the Dal MakhaniCook the lentils and beansDrain all the water from the soaked lentils and beans. Cook with 2 cups of water and salt until soft in a pressure cooker for about 20-25 minutes on medium flame or 40 minutes in a covered saucepan.Prepare the GravyHeat oil and butter in a saucepan and add the cumin seeds along with other whole spices. After a minute add the ginger and garlic paste. saute for another minute and add the chopped tomatoes,chilly powder and turmeric. Cook until tomatoes are all tender and oil separates about 15 minutes.When lentils are cooked mix in the prepared gravy and let cook for another 10 minutes.Serve with Parathas or Bread.

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